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Safer Foundation

Location: ChicagoIL 60612 Document ID: AC466-6DAR Posted on: 2018-11-2911/29/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
Minimum Education: Not Specified2018-12-29
 

Correctional Residence Counselor II

General Summary:

The CRC-II, under direction of the Chief of Security, supervises and coordinates the activities of the assigned CRC-I staff ensuring proper security, sanitation and safety requirements are maintained in the Safer Foundation’s Adult Transition Centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs the duties of shift supervisor at one of the all-male Adult Transition Centers
  • Supervises CRC-I security staff during assigned shift to ensure the safety and security needs of residents, staff and visitors 
  • Ensures assigned duties are carried out by center residents
  • Pre-approves and submits time off requests for staff. Participates in the selection of CRC-I staff
  • Ensures that proper security, sanitation and safety requirements are met; maintains surveillance of residents; supervises resident counts, searches for contraband, and the distribution of medication.
  • Participates in the orientation of all new facility residents; ensures that residents have been advised of and adhere to rules and regulations of the facility.
  • Coordinates transportation of residents to and from work locations, medical appointments and recreational activities; maintains accurate vehicle records and reports.
  • Reviews reports prepared by assigned staff such as resident count sheets, medication logs and sign out sheets; prepares and maintains records and reports of any unusual resident activities.
  • Provides instruction to residents and subordinate staff on emergency procedures; advises supervisor of any emergency situations as they arise.
  • Provide guidance to residents on personal grooming, public transportation, parole requirements and other areas as required.
  • Take responsibility and accountability for the performance of coordinator duties by appropriate staff.
  • Immediately notify supervisor anytime a resident test negative for drugs or alcohol or if drugs or alcohol are found in the facility. Send an incident report within one hour of a reportable incident to the IDOC team and local Safer staff.
  • Provide immediate notification to the supervisor on duty when there is a major incident in the facility, such as, fighting or medical emergency. The supervisor will confirm that the incident is reportable and which IDOC staff members should receive the report.
  • Ensure that all reportable incidents are reported within one hour after occurrence.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • A minimum 3 years’ experience in corrections, security or similar work environment desired.
  • One year of supervisory experience required.
  • Ability to make effective decisions in stressful situations.

Education and Experience:

  • A.A. in the Human Services field required.  
  • Bachelor’s Degree desired.   
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

To apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ac5fbe3f-8ce8-4a7c-a4bf-b45f9ddf2e02&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US

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The Safer Foundation supports, through a full spectrum of services and advocacy, the efforts of people with arrest and criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community and as a result, reduce recidivism.

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.
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